ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Authorities in northeastern Pennsylvania say a woman was killed by her pet black bear as she cleaned its cage.[/b]
State police say 37-year-old Kelly Ann Walz was mauled to death Sunday evening by the 350-pound bear.
A state Game Commission spokesman says Walz kept the bear inside a steel and concrete cage near her house about 20 miles northeast of Allentown.
Officials say Walz threw a shovelful of dog food to one side of the cage to distract the bear while she cleaned the other side. At some point the bear turned on her and attacked.
The bear was shot and killed. No information was available about who shot the bear.
Game officials say Walz also owned a Bengal tiger and an African lion. They say she had licenses to own the animals.

I've said it once and I'll keep saying it again. You can't fix stupid. Some people just need to learn that more than just "shovel tossing food to the other side of the cage" is not enough protection against a WILD animal. Darwinism at it's best and I have no pity. Call me cruel, but doing this type of thing, just isn't smart and that is why some people live longer than others. Sad, but true.

"I enjoy and become completely immersed in the challenge and the increased opportunity to become for a time a part of nature. Deer hunting is a classical exercise in freedom. It�s a return to fundamentals that I distinctly feel are basic and right"-F.B.

I've said it once and I'll keep saying it again. You can't fix stupid. Some people just need to learn that more than just "shovel tossing food to the other side of the cage" is not enough protection against a WILD animal. Darwinism at it's best and I have no pity. Call me cruel, but doing this type of thing, just isn't smart and that is why some people live longer than others. Sad, but true.

this was down the road from my friends house in PA she also had tigers the neighbor shot the bear

"Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear